Counter Finds: Soul Food & Donuts
Discover a West Seattle soul food kitchen and a Union City donut counter, each with its own story.
Two counters, two cities. Browse Peninsula Soul Food in Seattle, Washington, then Amy's Donuts in Union City, California. These are separate discoveries to save for different visits, not stops on a single local route.
Seattle, Washington — Peninsula Soul Food
Inside Distinguished Food Hall in West Seattle, this family-run kitchen serves soul food classics: fried catfish and chicken, gumbo and greens. Yams, mac 'n' cheese and homemade banana pudding round out the comfort-food lineup.
Union City, California — Amy's Donuts
The draw here is variety: freshly made donuts, specialty treats and breakfast pastries. Traditional standards sit alongside a rotating selection of artisanal options, giving this Union City counter a different kind of comfort-food focus.
More Finds, City by City
Seattle, Washington — Cafe Flora: vegetarian comfort food in a light-filled greenhouse atrium in Madison Valley.
Washington, D.C. — The Exorcist: the Georgetown staircase connecting Prospect Street NW and M Street NW, featured in the 1973 film.
Arlington, Virginia — Locket: a Rosslyn spot by Key Bridge, with espresso, pastries, cocktails and dinner.
These additional discoveries are in the cities shown; they are not a nearby route from either featured counter.
